Part 2: Activating the Network License

STEP 1: Open the SNL Manager Server application.

STEP 2: Choose Yes to activate now.

STEP 3: Check the option A firewall is in use on this server. In the Computer Name box type in the server name. In the Port Number box type in “25734.” In the Vendor Daemon Port Number type in “25735.”

*Note: Always check the firewall box even though you may not have a firewall on your server. This often solves connectivity issues and automatically unblocks the ports show in Part 3. The port numbers should also be entered for you by default.

You will then see a window pop up showing the activation occurring and finally a message that states your products have been activated. If you see an error message contact the Alignex helpdesk.

Part 3: Unblocking TCP Ports (if required)

As noted in Part 2 Step 3 we often do not need to go through this process as the ports should have been opened by leaving the Firewall option check. But if you experience any connectivity errors during activation or when trying to run SOLIDWORKS from a client machine you may have to manually open the ports.

*Note: If the initial activation worked but the client machines cannot connect to the server after completing Part 3. Open the SolidNetwork License Manager Server and choose to Modify > Activate/Reactivate > Choose A firewall is in use on this server > Complete the activation.

Part 4: Install Network License on a Client Machine

At this point the SNL should be installed and activated. The next part is to install the SOLIDWORKS Software on the client machines that will have access to the network licenses. Note, this is the same set of steps as installing a standalone license except for a couple of things.

STEP 1: Navigate to the folder containing the downloaded installation files. Run the Setup.exe file.

STEP 2: Choose Individual Install, click Next. Enter your network serial number in the top line (this is the same serial number we used when installing on the server), click Next.

At this point SOLIDWORKS automatically detects a network serial number. You will then be prompted with the following popup.

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Written byEric WeberEric Weber is an Application Engineer at Alignex, Inc. When Eric isn't working with customers or teaching a variety of Simulation courses, you will most likely find him building a Quadcopter Drone or experimenting with Arduino microcontrollers.